Top Gun 2 is coming! - Starring Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer
Its been over 30 years since the original, but a sequel to the popular movie "Top Gun" is in the works.
In 1986 “Top Gun” was the highest grossing movie released that year. I recall watching it and was blown away by the incredible graphics, action, and the soundtrack seemed to be playing in my head constantly (like it or not). There was even a surge in military enlistees the following year. It seemed every kid wanted to either be “Maverick” or “Goose” and grow up to be a navy pilot that “felt the need...the need for speed”.
One of the most interesting things about the film is that it used a fair amount of actual military equipment and personnel. The film spent over 1.8 million (which was a lot 30 years ago) to rent a real naval air station, aircraft carriers, and real planes. Much of the filming required this kind of equipment, since the capabilities of special effects in movies was no where near where it is today.
The film is now over 30 years old and a lot has changed in the state of the world and combat. It will be interesting to see what the actual plot will be… Will Maverick be an instructor pilot? Will the Ice Man be looking for revenge on Maverick? We will see, but both Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer have signed up and are reportedly “excited” about the project. By the time the movie is released, it will be somewhere between 32 - 33 years after the original. Personally, I would not have ever guessed that there would be a sequel!
This is a thing?
Yes, it is real and you have the same reaction to it as me. I did not believe it when I first heard about it either, which is why I had to check multiple references to be sure.
Top gun will be a tough act to follow, hopefully we won't be disappointed.
I agree. Some movies are better left untouched, but we will see. There will be high expectations on this sequel for sure. Thanks!
Indeed, hopefully it is not just a money making exercise.
That would be sad indeed. Unfortunately, that may be a possibility.
I know, but at the moment, looking forward to it.
Me too! I will be buying a movie ticket for sure.
That makes at least two tickets sold.
WAT? lol wow they're just doing everything these days
That's true! I have no idea what the story line is going to be. Its been 30+ years...
yes it will be interesting to see
"Goodness gracious great balls of fire"...lol. Final thoughts, "Ghostrider the pattern is full"
It will be interesting to watch